Environmental Principles: From Political Slogans to Legal Rules (2nd Edition) – eBook

Description

Environmental Principles, 2^nd Edition, (PDF), delves deep into the significant evolution of environmental principles, capturing their journey from ambiguous political rhetoric reflecting concerns about environmental risks to their solidification as enforceable legal mandates. Historically, environmental law has responded to the dangers posed by industrial advancements. However, the contemporary landscape presents novel risks demanding a new framework of environmental principles forged from a blend of societal apprehensions, ethical considerations, scientific insights, and established legal precedents.

This enlightening ebook elucidates the development of three cornerstone principles of modern environmental law that have emerged in response to this new paradigm of ecological jeopardy: the polluter pays principle, the preventive principle, and the precautionary principle. Following the release of the first edition, these principles have since been distilled into various legislative frameworks, both within nations and across international borders. Courts have increasingly invoked environmental law principles in a diverse array of cases encompassing topics such as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), conservation efforts, waste management, investment practices, and climate change litigation. Consequently, more nations are recognizing these principles as crucial levers for refining and enhancing their environmental laws and regulatory mechanisms.

This new edition of Environmental Principles: From Political Slogans to Legal Rules places a stronger emphasis on the intricate connections between environmental principles and human rights. The ebook critically assesses recent advancements, including the implications of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the evolving jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights, which has systematically linked environmental responsibilities to various rights enshrined in the European Convention of Human Rights. Moreover, it examines the practical application of the UNECE Convention on Access to Information, further enriching the discourse surrounding environmental law and human rights.

Reviews

“Overall, the ebook Environmental Principles: From Political Slogans to Legal Rules 2nd Edition, by Nicolas de Sadeleer, stands as an invaluable and comprehensive resource for any environmental attorney. The elucidation of environmental principles is crafted in a manner that fortifies the foundation of environmental law. The text provokes unconventional thought, challenging readers to reconsider traditional legal approaches.” — Gerhard Roller, Environmental Law Network International Review

“De Sadeleer’s ebook is not merely an essential reference for those engaging with this subject, but it also offers considerable insights on a multitude of topics. The author meticulously delineates a coherent system of principles that encapsulates the entire field of environmental law—a synthesis that has been notably absent until now. After a thorough examination of various principles in the literature and case law, De Sadeleer particularly focuses on three: the polluter-pays, prevention, and precaution principles, which he argues have significantly influenced the fragmentation of environmental law.” — Stefano Nespor, Rivista giuridica dell’Ambiente

NOTE: This product comprises only the ebook Environmental Principles, 2nd Edition in PDF format. Access codes are not included.